State, BIS Begin Reviews of Recent Export Control Changes for USML Categories VI, VII, VIII and XX

The State Department and Bureau of Industry and Security on Oct. 9 launched concurrent reviews of several recently updated categories of export controls covering surface vessels of war, military ground vehicles, miscellaneous military articles and materials, and submersible vessels. State’s inquiry is focused on whether revised U.S. Munitions List categories VI, VII, VIII and XX remain clear and up to date (here). BIS is asking for comments on the clarity and usability of new 600-series export controls created for dual-use items moved over from those four categories to the Commerce Control List (here). Comments to both agencies are due Dec. 8.